Category: M

The issue in a writ of right. When the tenant in a writ of right pleads that his title is better than the demandant’s, he is said to join the mise on

A priest in orders. Blount.

L. Fr. In old practice. To put before; to present before a court; to produce iu court.

To alter; to change in incidental or subordinate features. See MODIFICATION.

The state of monks.

A duel; a single combat It was anciently allowed by law for the trial or proof of crimes. It was even per- mitted in pecuniary causes, but it is now forbidden both

In old English law. A pack of dogs. Cowell.

This word, in its ordinary sense, never means violent death, but death arising from natural causes. Lawrence v. Aberdein, 5 Barn. & Aid. 110.

Lat. Of his own motion. The commencing words of a certain kind of papal rescript

In Scotch law. Double distress; a name given to an action, corresponding to proceedings by way of Interpleader. which may be brought by a per- son in possession of goods claimed by

Lat. A gift; an office; a benefice or feud. A gladiatorial show or spectacle. Calvin.; Du Cange.

Insubordinate; disposed to mutiny; tending to incite or encourage mu- tiny.

A large staff, made of the precious metals, aud highly ornamented. It Is used as an emblem of authority, and carried before certain public functionaries by a mace- bearer. In many legislative

Timber; wood suitable for building purposes.

In Hindu law. Any land or public fund producing a revenue to the gov- ernment of Hindostan. “Mahaluat” is the plural.

In criminal law. An article stolen, when found in the hands of the thief. A thief caught with the stolen goods iu his possession is said to be taken “with the mainour,”

Royal dignity. A term used of kings and emperors as a title of honor.

In Hindu law. A treasury or store-house.

In old European law. A court of the higher kind in which the more important business of the county was dispatched by the count or earl. Spelman. A public national assembly.

Men of a mean condition, or of the lowest degree.